Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA sets “no-drone zones” via temporary flight restrictions over FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums, fan events and base camps

The FAA, working with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, will establish temporary flight restrictions over U.S. locations hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and related fan activities. The move bars drone flights over stadiums and tournament sites to strengthen security for participants and spectators.

Also: FAA, CNA and CNA
2026-05-28T13:54:20.255579-07:00
Helicopter   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
Vertical Mag • Oliver Johnson

Pilot in fatal helicopter maintenance ground run skipped crucial steps in checklist

By Vertical Mag: The pilot involved in a fatal maintenance ground run abbreviated the operator’s checklist, missing crucial steps that led the aircraft to perform a “rapid rotation” striking two maintenance engineers, an accident investigation from the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada has revealed.

Also: Wings, helicoptersmagazine.com and globalnews.ca
2026-05-28T14:42:14.062975-07:00
Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Southwest Airlines  
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Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh

Southwest sees no demand hit from fare hikes, eyes broader premium push

By Reuters: Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan ​said on Wednesday the carrier has seen no drop-off in demand after joining seven industry fare increases since February, making ‌him increasingly confident the airline can offset higher fuel costs with stronger revenue.

Also: Seeking Alpha
2026-05-28T15:10:57.953451-07:00
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airlines  
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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

PNG Air on recovery path, eyes profitability by 2028

By ch-aviation: Support Contact Newsroom Print Page Preparing for print Commercial Aviation PNG Air ATR72-600, © Avions de Transport Régional By Dirk Andrei Salcedo 28May2026 LinkedIn X Facebook Copy news link RSS Feed PNG Air (CG, Port Moresby ) is targeting a return to profitability by 2028, supported by a restructuring plan that focuses on rebuilding its domestic scheduled network while growing charter flying for the resource sector, according to its 2025 annual report, the first published on time after six years of delayed filings.

Also: ch-aviation
2026-05-28T15:25:35.966864-07:00